Kelsey HigginsonSports Nutrition Coach and Founder at Clutch Day Coaching

Athletes are just like race cars. Why would you show up on gameday with your tank on empty?

7 Nov 2025 · 1 min

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In this short motivational video, the speaker likens athletes to race cars, arguing that just as a race car would never start a race with an empty fuel tank, athletes should never compete without properly fueling their bodies. He emphasizes that athletes pour immense effort, time, and emotion into their sport, comparable to working long hours at a job, and that neglecting pre‑game nutrition is akin to refusing to cash a hard‑earned paycheck. The core message is a direct call to action: eat before the game to ensure optimal performance.

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A race car would never ever show up to a race with its gas tank on empty. You should never show up to your event or game or race with your gas tank on empty. You guys are pouring your time, your effort, your blood, your sweat, your tears into this game, into this sport that you love so much. It's like working a 40-hour work week, working overtime, working your butt off, trying to do everything that you can to do exceptional at your job, and then Payday comes and you just don't go cash your check. You gotta cash your check, and the way that you do that is by eating before the game.